George R. Howard | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Maryland Senate from the Cecil County district | |
| In office 1840–1845 | |
| Preceded by | Levi H. Evans |
| Succeeded by | Hiram McCullough |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1800/1801 Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | August 2, 1884 |
| Resting place | Presbyterian Church Elkton, Maryland, U.S. |
| Political party | Whig |
| Occupation | Politician |
George R. Howard (c. 1800/1801 – August 2, 1884) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland Senate, representing Cecil County, from 1840 to 1845.
Early life
George R. Howard was born in 1800 or 1801 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.[1][2]
Career
Howard was a Whig prior to the Civil War.[1] He served as a member of the Maryland Senate, representing Cecil County, from 1840 to 1845.[3] In 1845, he was appointed by Governor Pratt as register of wills in Cecil County. He remained in that role until the Maryland constitution of 1851.[1][2]
During the war, Howard was a member of the Union Party. He was elected as colonel of the 6th Maryland Regiment. He was an active member of the service for about a year or more.[1] After leaving the army, Howard returned to his farm at Elk Neck. He then moved to Elkton.[1] In 1867, he was elected a member of the constitutional convention of Maryland.[2] He was appointed deputy collector of internal revenue. He then served as justice of the peace until he left the role after becoming sick around 1880.[1][2]
Personal life
Around 1880, Howard suffered a stroke of paralysis.[2] Howard died on August 2, 1884. He was buried at the Presbyterian Church in Elkton.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Death of Col. George R. Howard". The Delaware Ledger. August 9, 1884. p. 3. Retrieved June 11, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Col. George R. Howard..." The Democratic Advocate. August 9, 1884. p. 2. Retrieved June 11, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Historical List, Senate, Cecil County (1838-1966)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. September 30, 1999. Retrieved June 11, 2023.